tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post2354102987764427660..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Zenyatta Kicks Back With Easy WinAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-72620263422800079472008-01-15T16:14:00.000-05:002008-01-15T16:14:00.000-05:00Sadly that book is only average. I got it for Xmas...Sadly that book is only average. I got it for Xmas and devoured it within days. But the author has a nasty knack for introducing parts of the band's history without explanation, probably expecting the reader to know exactly what he's talking about. There's too much "I remember when" scenester stories and not enough nuts-and-bolts info about the actual recording sessions and true insider stuff. Definitely don't pay full price for it. It's worth a read but, being a fan since I saw them at their CBGBs show in December 1984, I was really disappointed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-91446412437427163182008-01-15T14:49:00.000-05:002008-01-15T14:49:00.000-05:00chalk - Thanks for that info....I wasn't aware tha...chalk - Thanks for that info....I wasn't aware that the kickback on the IT was such a problem. Lack of kickback was one of the original selling points of the synthetic tracks, a notion which was quickly dispelled at Turfway and Woodbine.<BR/><BR/>John - Oh no, we're going to have to see Terry Finley's mug at the Derby again? And possibly with a real contender? Still catching up from the weekend and will definitely check that race out.<BR/><BR/>Forego - We all have our ghosts in the machine.....I mean, in the closet I guess! Speaking of the Replacements, <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Replacements-Over-Shouting-Oral-History/dp/076033062X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2_s9_rk?ie=UTF8&s=books&s9r=8a02b5411588a41d0115a8f6f7fb0334&itemPosition=2&qid=1200422959&sr=8-2" REL="nofollow">this biography on the band</A> is supposed to be quite good, and I plan to check it out. One of these days I'll have to tell my favorite Replacements in concert story.Alan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-29363729530660377782008-01-15T13:32:00.000-05:002008-01-15T13:32:00.000-05:00Alan, you're not alone.It's hard to believe at one...Alan, you're not alone.<BR/><BR/>It's hard to believe at one time, while I was loving the Replacements, Elvis Costello, the Clash, Sun Ra, Miles Davis, and Fela Kuti, I was also listening to THE POLICE!<BR/><BR/>It's personally embarrassing! ;DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-30813485536445938612008-01-15T09:07:00.000-05:002008-01-15T09:07:00.000-05:00Oh come on Alan, Synchronicity is still listenable...Oh come on Alan, Synchronicity is still listenable. <BR/><BR/>And while I am questioning your taste, nary a word on your blog about West Point's phenomenal three year old, El Gato Malo!!<BR/><BR/>BTW belated congrats on your birthday and impending nups. I have only met the Head Chef but I surmised from our one meeting that she must be a SAINT !!!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874325506841146077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-47939095995348825892008-01-14T19:20:00.000-05:002008-01-14T19:20:00.000-05:00What i heard about the kickback (in addition to th...What i heard about the kickback (in addition to the sand issue)is that small rocks from the lower-level drainage system (near the base) have gotten churned up into top portion of the track during all this re-fabrication they've been doing. And they're getting sprayed about within the kickback. Ouch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-72069183471631266422008-01-14T14:49:00.000-05:002008-01-14T14:49:00.000-05:00Allen,I was told the sand supply added to the Sant...Allen,<BR/><BR/>I was told the sand supply added to the Santa Anita surface contained loose grain debris as well. With the sole intention to dry out the synthetic sob. It’s become far too heavy. I'm laughing about the "Cali-Boys" comments regarding the kickback. I'm not sure if you or other readers have felt the grain difference between synthetic vs. conventional dirt, but synthetic is drastically lighter given its complexity. So, the common feedback from riders over the past few years has been the <B>lack</B> of kickback from the surface. Both better for rider and horse. It appears a little drainage problem makes a mess.<BR/><BR/>It’s funny because right here in our own backyard is the track with the most notorious kickback in the nation, Aqueduct inner. Because of its heavy sand based mixture and coarse components put together to support the winter elements of NY. Those pieces create kickback heavier than any. The other point worth mentioning for those interested, a horse that “eats the dirt” is going to eat it on any surface type or weather. One who is timid from its kickback is timid on any day and surface type. Unfortunately that training info is not in The Form.the chalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497801907993726095noreply@blogger.com